Sr Financial Analyst

Home Depot • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Sr. Analysts in US Retail Finance perform financial analysis to support ongoing financial operations and capital allocation for investments. They collaborate with key stakeholders to drive financial success and support strategic initiatives. The role requires the ability to work independently and apply an analytical and strategic mindset to complex financial analyses, decision-making, and actionable insights that shape organizational financial performance. Work may include finance operations support, project and investment evaluation, and data analytics.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with independence and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, and presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation.
• Advanced expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, including formatting, organizing ideas, and tailoring content to the audience.
• Ability to curate and present data effectively.
• Agility in learning and adapting to new technologies and tools.
• Careful quality control, attention to detail, and ability to verify and build upon existing data and information.
• Proficiency in translating analytical insights into clear, compelling visual formats and sequencing data to tell a story.
• Adaptability to organizational changes and evolving business needs.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, GBQ, and Tableau, with a foundational understanding of analytical techniques and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports; use financial modeling to develop forecasts and variance analyses, communicate insights and risks to senior leadership, and support month-end close processes.
• Develop and present financial analyses to business leaders, address projects and strategies through a financial controllership lens, and provide actionable recommendations grounded in business operations and financial impacts.
• Collaborate with business leaders, including VPs, and stakeholders in finance and accounting operations to understand business operations and financial inputs and outputs.
• Conduct detailed analyses for investment initiatives and capital allocation, build financial models for what-if scenarios, and explain potential causes of metric variations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior